Names Categorized "Aphra Behn characters"

Etymology and OriginAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "“chaste”". The name was Latinized as Agnes and later adopted into various European languages, including English, French (Ag...

Alfonso is a Spanish and Italian form of Alphonsus, the Latinized version of the Visigothic name *Aþalafuns, meaning "noble and ready." This name is composed of the Gothic elements aþals "noble" and funs "ready." However...

Etymology and OriginsAlonzo is a variant of Alonso, the Spanish form of Alfonso, which itself derives from Latin Alphonsus. The ultimate root is the Visigothic name *Aþalafuns, meaning “noble and ready” from Gothic eleme...

Álvaro is a Spanish, Galician and Portuguese masculine given name of Germanic Visigothic origin, ultimately derived from the Latinized form Alvarus. The name likely originates from the Gothic elements alls (“all”) and ei...

Anthony is an English masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable bearer of the ancient name was the Roman general Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)...

Betty is a classic feminine given name of English origin. Predominantly recognized as a diminutive of Elizabeth, it has also been historically used as a standalone given name or a pet form of Bethany and, in Latin Americ...

Calista is a feminine given name used in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. It is the feminine form of Callistus, a Late Latin name derived from the Greek Κάλλιστος (Kallistos) meaning "most beautiful." As an English name...

Carlo is the Italian form of Charles, a name that traces its roots to the Germanic name Karl, from a word meaning "man" (Proto-Germanic karlaz). Alternatively, it may derive from the Germanic element harjaz meaning "army...

Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles. The name derives from the Germanic word karl meaning "man" or possibly from harjaz meaning "army". It rose to prominence in Europe thanks to Charlemagne (Charles the Gr...

Celinda is a feminine given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries. It is likely a blend of the names Celia and Linda. Celia, a name introduced to the English-speaking public at large through Shakespeare's...

Charles is a masculine given name of French and English origin. It is the French and English form of Carolus, the Latin form of the Germanic name Karl, which derived from a word meaning "man" (Proto-Germanic *karlaz). An...

Charlotte is a French feminine given name, a diminutive form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and dates back to at least the 14th century. The name was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and gained prom...

Clara is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, ultimately derived from the masculine name Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name carries a connotation of luminosity and renown, originating from the Latin...

Cloe is the Italian and Spanish form of Chloe. The name shares the same etymological root: it ultimately derives from the Greek word χλόη (khlóē), meaning “green shoot” or “bloom,” referring to young foliage in spring. T...

Constantina is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, ultimately derived from the male name Constantine (Latin: Constantinus), which itself comes from the name Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." Hence, Con...

Corina is a Romanian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Corinna, as well as a German variant. EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden." This...

Cornelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, being the feminine form of Cornelius. In ancient Rome, it was the nomen gentilicium borne by women of the gens Cornelia, a prominent patrician family. Etymology and Hist...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

Dick was originally a medieval diminutive of Richard in English. The striking change from the initial R to D is thought to have resulted from the way English speakers perceived the trilled Norman R. Over centuries, the n...

Diego is a Spanish and Italian masculine given name. Its etymology is debated, but it is commonly thought to be a shortened form of Santiago. In medieval records, the name was Latinized as Didacus, which may derive from...

Etymology & OriginsElvira is the Spanish form of a Visigothic name first recorded in the 10th century in medieval Spain, appearing in older forms such as Geloyra or Giluira. The etymology remains uncertain, but it is tho...

Erminia is the Italian feminine form of the ancient Roman name Herminius. The ultimate root is the Greek god Hermes, whose own etymology is uncertain—possibly derived from herma meaning 'cairn, pile of stones, boundary m...

Euphemia is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek verb εὐφημέω (euphemeo), meaning "to use words of good omen." This verb combines the elements εὖ (eu), meaning "good," and φημί (phemi), meaning "to...

Feliciana is the feminine form of Feliciano, itself derived from the Late Roman name Felicianus, a derivative of Felix. The ultimate root, the Latin felix, meant "lucky" or "successful". This meaning was especially value...

Ferdinand is a Germanic given name with a rich history spanning centuries and cultures. It is the Latinized form of Fredenandus, itself derived from a Gothic name composed of the elements friþus "peace" (or perhaps farþa...

Florinda is a feminine name used in Portuguese and Spanish, derived as an elaborated form of flor meaning "flower." It combines flor with the suffix -inda, which is common in Romance languages to create feminine given na...

Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Francis, ultimately from the Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman." The name traces back to the Germanic tribe of the Franks, whose name is believed to derive from a type of...

Frederick is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an Old German name composed of the elements fridu meaning "peace" and rih meaning "ruler, king," thus signifying "peaceful ruler." This name has a rich...

EtymologyGeorge is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which comes from the Greek word georgos (γεωργός) meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." This word is itself a compound of ge (γῆ), m...

Gregory is the English form of the Latin Gregorius, which itself comes from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), derived from the Greek word γρήγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful" or "alert." The name's meaning of...

Harry is a male given name that originated as a medieval English form of Henry. In modern times, it is commonly used as a diminutive of both Henry and names beginning with Har, such as Harold or Harrison.Etymology and Hi...

Hermione is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the name of the messenger god Hermes. In Greek mythology, Hermione was the daughter of Menelaus and Helen of Troy. The name was also borne by an early Chris...

Hersilia is a name from Roman mythology, of uncertain meaning. It may be derived from Greek ἕρση (herse) meaning "dew." In Roman legend, she was a Sabine woman who became the wife of Romulus, the founder of Rome, though...

Hippolyta is the Latinized form of Hippolyte 1. In Greek mythology, Hippolyta was a daughter of Ares and Otrera, queen of the Amazons, a race of warrior women. Her name translates as "she who unleashes the horses," deriv...

Isabella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, the Latinate form of Isabel (from which the French Isabelle also derives), which itself is a variant of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “G...

Jacinta is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of the name Hyacinthus, deriving from the Greek mythological figure Hyakinthos and ultimately from the hyacinth flower. In Greek legend, Hyakinthos was a beautiful yout...

EtymologyJack is a given name of English origin, derived from the medieval diminutive Jackin (earlier Jankin), a pet form of John. The name John itself comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." There...

John is a very common male name in the English language, ultimately of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (...

EtymologyJulia is a feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Julius. The name likely has Latin origins, possibly connected to the word iulus meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful', or related to...

Etymology and Origin Julio is the Spanish form of the Latin family name Julius. The Julius name is believed to derive from Greek ἴουλος (ioulos), meaning "downy-bearded"—a reference to youthful facial hair. Alternatively...

Laura is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, derived from Laurus, meaning "laurel". In ancient Rome, laurel leaves were woven into garlands to crown victors and poets, making the name synonymous with triumph...

Etymology Leander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Leandros (Λέανδρος), which is derived from the Greek elements leon (λέων) meaning "lion" and aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man" (genitive andros). Thus, the name means "li...

Leonora is a feminine given name of Italian origin, serving as a short form of Eleanor. Its deeper roots trace back to the Old French Alienòr, itself derived from the Occitan name Aenor. The earliest notable bearer was t...

Leticia is a Spanish female given name, equivalent to the English Letitia. It derives from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness". The name is associated with an early Spanish saint, whose cult helped...

Lucetta is an Italian feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Luce, itself a variant of Lucia. The name ultimately derives from the Latin lux meaning "light," and is a feminine form of Lucius. Lucetta carries con...

Lucia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word lux meaning "light". It is the feminine form of the Roman masculine praenomen Lucius, which shares the same root. The name has been widely used throughout Christ...

Lucretia is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which itself may come from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth." The name is inextricably linked to the legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia...

Marcel is a masculine given name used in Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Polish, Romanian, and Slovak. It is a form of Marcellus, a Roman family name that originated as a diminutive of Marcus. The root name Marcus...

Marcella is a feminine given name of Roman origin. It is the feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name that itself is a diminutive of Marcus. The root Mars, the Roman god of war, gives the name a strong, martial as...

Marinda is a feminine given name of English origin, serving either as a diminutive of Mary or as a variant of Miranda. The name Mary itself derives from the Latin Maria, which in turn comes from the Greek Mariam and Hebr...

Merlin is a legendary figure and personal name best known from Arthurian legend, popularized in the English-speaking world through centuries of medieval romance and modern adaptations. The name itself is the Latinized fo...

Miranda is a feminine given name derived from Latin mirandus, meaning "admirable, worthy of being admired". The name was coined by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play The Tempest (1611), in which Miranda and...

Origin and EtymologyMorgan 1 is a unisex given name with roots in the Old Welsh masculine name Morcant. The etymology of Morcant is uncertain but is often interpreted as derived from mor, meaning "sea," and cant, meaning...

Nathaniel is an English variant of Nathanael, a name of Hebrew origin that appears in the New Testament. The form has been in regular use in the English-speaking world since the Protestant Reformation, when biblical name...

Noble is an English given name derived from the English surname Noble, which itself originated as a nickname meaning "noble, high-born". The name can also be given in direct reference to the English adjective noble, conv...

Octavio is a Spanish masculine given name, derived as a Spanish form of the Roman family name Octavius. Octavius itself originated from the Latin word octavus, meaning "eighth". The name was famously borne by Gaius Octav...

Oliver is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter" or "olive branch bearer." Alternatively, ther...

Olivia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word oliva meaning "olive." The name was popularized by William Shakespeare, who used it for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602). In the play,...

Peter is a common masculine given name derived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros), meaning “stone.” It serves as a translation of the Aramaic name Cephas (meaning “stone”), which was given by Jesus to the apostle Simon bar Jonah...

Rowland is an English male given name originating as a medieval variant of Roland. Roland itself derives from the Old German elements hruod meaning "fame" and lant meaning "land", though some theories propose the second...